Adheres to conventions generally established in spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style
Adhering to conventions generally established for public texts is an essential skill of a literate high school graduate. This includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, syntax, and style appropriate to genre and writing situation. Instruction in this area is most effectively delivered in the context of a student's engagement in a writing process. A more sophisticated writer is able to match conventions used to purpose, audience, and style of writing.